Wax casting

BLOG Have you heard of wax carving but are not sure what it is and how to do it? Check out our beginners guide for jewellers covering the different types of wax, how to calculate the weight of your finished metal piece, how the casting process works, how to make multiples of your designs, what size of ring you should make and much more.

from wax to metal 🕯️ crafted from recycled sterling silver using the ancient lost wax casting process, each piece starts from a block of wax that i carve, melt and engrave before sending it off to get cast into metal. all of these one off beauties are still available & looking for their forever homes!

Tamara Gervasio / Lost wax carving workshop / One to one Classes on Instagram: "🌟 Today is all about personalized learning with @brother_banquo_and_queen in our one-on-one classes! 💍 She’s crafting a unique Smoky Quartz ring inspired by a lost signet ring style. 🔨 We’re shaping the ring first before diving into creating the setting for her stunning oval faceted smoky quartz. 🙌 Stay tuned for the sequel as we unveil the finished masterpiece of her bespoke lost wax carving ring ready…

Figure out why it's called lost wax casting and what the process entails.

Here is the last jewellery project I designed from my model making course which ended in January. It was my first real project where I had to do a lot of tiny intricate carving. The cuff bracelets I made were easier to work with because I had more surface area and the designs weren't detailed, although of course it took much longer to finish each bracelet. I definitely saw an improvement in my carving from when I started to when I finished this ring, and in fact what I'm showing off below is…

🔥 Only 4 spots left! Join us for a fascinating evening exploring the captivating world of wax carving. 🕯️✨ In this workshop led by renowned wax carver Russell Lownsbrough, author of “Wax Carving for Jewellery,” you’ll uncover the skills, techniques, and tools behind this ancient craft. 🎨💍 Discover the art of sculpting wax into intricate forms, essential for mastering the 6500-year-old technique of lost wax casting. 🗝️💎 Guided by Russell’s expertise, you’ll choose from a selection of…

Mitsuro hikime wax experiment , now we wait till we get the casting back 🫣🫣🫣 #mitsurohikime #mitsurohikimejewelry #lostwax #lostwaxcasting #lostwaxprocess #silversmithing